- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grimsley, TN
South Fentress Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Fentress Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470123002029
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fentress Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 561
- students enrolled
South Fentress Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fentress County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470123002029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
South Fentress Elementary School shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 470123002029 · Grimsley, TN Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Haven Elementary (567 students)
South Fentress Elementary School shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Fentress Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Haven Ele
Pine Haven Elementary
567 students
- This school
South Fentress Elementary School
561 students
- York Elementar
York Elementary
467 students
- Allardt Elemen
Allardt Elementary
399 students
- Clarkrange Hig
Clarkrange High School
231 students
- Fentress Co Ad 4
Fentress Co Adult High School
4 students
What this shows South Fentress Elementary School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fentress Elementary School compares
South Fentress Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, South Fentress Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fentress County reports $10,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fentress Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Haven Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allardt Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarkrange High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fentress Co Adult High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fentress Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fentress Elementary School
How many students attend South Fentress Elementary School?
South Fentress Elementary School has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grimsley, TN. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fentress Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fentress Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fentress Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Fentress Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Grimsley, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fentress Elementary School?
South Fentress Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Fentress County?
Besides South Fentress Elementary School, Fentress County also operates Pine Haven Elementary (567 students), York Elementary (467 students), and Allardt Elementary (399 students). See the Fentress County district page for the complete list.